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General law

Common terminology used in legal business.

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Submit

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To present, e.g. to present evidence to the court

Defence attorney

Legal services; General law

Legal counsel for the accused

Warrant, bench

Legal services; General law

A writ authorised by judge for a search, seizure, arrest, etc.

Subpoena

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Written legal order directing a person to appear in court to testify, etc.

Arraign

Legal services; General law

To formally advise defendant of the charges at an initial court appearance

Calendar, court

Legal services; General law

Official scheduling calendar for a particular court, usually scheduled by the court clerk

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